This is the month when things could change in our locality, as a new

14-strong Parish Council will be elected on 2nd May. There is a list of

candidates, starting on page 6, to give you an idea of who you can vote

for. We’ll be voting for our two District Councillors at the same time.

The Vale has more power than the parish, but we only have two

councillors, so although their input is critical, it isn’t quite so close to

home. The Chair of the Pavilion Trustees has written a reply (p.6) to the

Scouts’ case, aired last month, and the Chair of the Patients

Participation Group of the local medical practice have sent an account

of their recent AGM (p.23). On a lighter note, there are reviews of two

at Botley Bridges, still there for us, despite the loss of local authority

funding. They are looking for volunteers, and if you can help, please

do come forward – input at this early stage in our children’s lives is

priceless. Finally, the Brownies have been a bit crowded out this

month, so we are happy to show a seasonal photo of them in their